Job description
production planning specialist
a production planning specialist is responsible for developing and executing production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing costs. This involves analyzing inputs such as capacity, board cycle times, and material availability to determine the most effective schedule.
* develops production schedules based on actual and forecasted customer demand, product demand profiles, and knowledge of the customer
* analyzes internal impact of customer scheduling on line scheduling, procurement, logistics, shipping, etc.
* ensures quality and integrity of information used to generate materials requirements plan
* revises plans as required based on analysis of actuals versus plan
* manages issues associated with engineering changes to ensure minimal cost exposure, excess materials, and risk to customer shipment
key skills and qualifications
skill requirements
* basic knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials, and processes
* basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques, and manufacturing control systems
* basic knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques, and philosophies
* ability to plan strategically for the coordinated build and delivery of one or several products
* ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines
benefits
celestica offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.
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